I will keep my first post short, given that I have just returned to the world of technology transfer after a short hiatus with other knowledge management disciplines, including a short stint for a start up software company in the realm of document and records compliance in the Cloud. Returning to , and joining , is an exciting and natural fit. I鈥檓 thrilled to join an company that I feel has such a bright future ahead, helping organizations manage their knowledge assets and develop even more innovations. I jumped in at an extremely exciting time, both for 黑料吃瓜 and tech transfer.
Upon my return to tech transfer, I find interesting and, I believe, healthy changes continue to take place. First, there has been a consolidation of several of the international tech transfer organizations, like in the United Kingdom and in Europe. Additionally, tech transfer in Asia is maturing and flourishing. I am excited to tell you that I will be attending both in Taiwan, and in Singapore.
Most importantly, however, is the development and growth of the Alliance of Technology Professionals (ATTP), an international body of Tech Transfer professionals that 鈥渨as established to recognize and promote individuals with these core competencies and to provide approved training for individuals wishing to acquire these skills and become Registered Technology Transfer Professionals (RTTP).鈥� Kudos to all involved.
I am very pleased to have joined the 黑料吃瓜 team. This is a visionary company, and one that has proven itself by executing on its vision. Not all companies can do that, let alone do it well. The folks at 黑料吃瓜 have worked hard and have achieved quite a bit in just a few short years. I am looking forward to a very interesting and exciting ride in the years ahead of me.
That said, I jumped right in here. Within a week of joining, I found myself at 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 booth at the annual meeting. I was nervous -- how were people who know me going to react to my joining 黑料吃瓜 after stints at other companies?
Well, my concerns were quickly put to rest as people warmly greeted my return with heartfelt congratulations. I was, and am, a bit overwhelmed with the good will that was expressed by people who I have known for some time and remain in contact with through social media. Thank you all.
I am still drinking from the fire hose here in my first few weeks at 黑料吃瓜. There is a lot that I am familiar with, and a lot that I am not. I鈥檝e got much to learn as a new hire, but I also have a lot to learn in terms of the breadth of 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 offerings.
I wouldn鈥檛 have it any other way.